Pet finches make lively, interesting, and cheerful companions. They are a pleasure to care for, and they make really great pets. In today's busy world, a finch bird is an ideal pet for someone who likes birds but doesn't have time for the social interaction that a bird like a parrot demands. But in order for them to be happy in our home, we as pet finch owners need to supply the right home for them.
A cage for two finches must be at least two and a half feet in length. Make sure the bars are close enough to prevent the birds from injuring themselves or getting out.
Finches are extremely active and get their exercise by flying so it is recommended that the cage provide enough room for that. There needs to be room enough for short flights. Many finch owners actually have two cages. One is used to place the birds in while they are cleaning the other cage.
Several things need to be provided within the cage for the birds. Separate finch feeders for food and water should be in the cage at all times. There should also be extra dishes that can be placed in the cage for short periods of time for things like treats and grit. You will also need to offer the finches a small dish to bathe in several times a week. Finches will also appreciate a nest box to sleep in.
Your finches will also need perches to stand on. In order to provide good exercise for the birds' feet you will need a variety of perches in different sizes and textures. While cement perches will help keep their toe nails trimmed they can be hard on their feet so don't use cement perches exclusively. Most finch experts recommend using natural perches made from tree branches like cherry, poplar, pear, elm or maple.
The bottom of the cage should have paper sprinkled with grit or you can use regular grit paper. You should attach a "bird protector" disk on the side of the cage to help prevent mites.
Birds love toys, plastic rings, mirrors, beads, ladders and bells; your birds will love them. So you also need to make sure you have a cage large enough to place a couple of toys in without crowding your finches. It is best to place just one or maybe two toys in the cage at a time. Switching the toys in and out will help keep your birds stimulated.
The cage should be cleaned at least once a week. Cleaning a cage is a fairly simple process that entails using hot, soapy water to thoroughly clean the cage and accessories. They then need to be rinsed and dried. For an easier time cleaning the cage, you can line the bottom of the cage with paper towels, newspaper or brown paper bags cut to size.
A cage for two finches must be at least two and a half feet in length. Make sure the bars are close enough to prevent the birds from injuring themselves or getting out.
Finches are extremely active and get their exercise by flying so it is recommended that the cage provide enough room for that. There needs to be room enough for short flights. Many finch owners actually have two cages. One is used to place the birds in while they are cleaning the other cage.
Several things need to be provided within the cage for the birds. Separate finch feeders for food and water should be in the cage at all times. There should also be extra dishes that can be placed in the cage for short periods of time for things like treats and grit. You will also need to offer the finches a small dish to bathe in several times a week. Finches will also appreciate a nest box to sleep in.
Your finches will also need perches to stand on. In order to provide good exercise for the birds' feet you will need a variety of perches in different sizes and textures. While cement perches will help keep their toe nails trimmed they can be hard on their feet so don't use cement perches exclusively. Most finch experts recommend using natural perches made from tree branches like cherry, poplar, pear, elm or maple.
The bottom of the cage should have paper sprinkled with grit or you can use regular grit paper. You should attach a "bird protector" disk on the side of the cage to help prevent mites.
Birds love toys, plastic rings, mirrors, beads, ladders and bells; your birds will love them. So you also need to make sure you have a cage large enough to place a couple of toys in without crowding your finches. It is best to place just one or maybe two toys in the cage at a time. Switching the toys in and out will help keep your birds stimulated.
The cage should be cleaned at least once a week. Cleaning a cage is a fairly simple process that entails using hot, soapy water to thoroughly clean the cage and accessories. They then need to be rinsed and dried. For an easier time cleaning the cage, you can line the bottom of the cage with paper towels, newspaper or brown paper bags cut to size.
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